HAPPY

National FLIP FLOP Day!

to celebrate, Tropical Smoothie Café will be giving away free SMOOTHIES!

BUT

there is a catch.... two actually...

1.) you must be one of the first 500 people

and 

2.) you must be wearing a pair of flip flops, of course!

http://www.nationalflipflopday.com/about-nffd/

Happy FLIP FLOP Day!

{{and Happy TGIF too!}}

♥

theChicGrls

Derby Decor

Tomorrow is Derby Day!

So I've put together some of my favorite decor & menu ideas from the web...

  

 

{{Dish & Drink}}

1.)Benedictine Sandwich

2.) Beaten Biscuits & Ham

3.) Baby Hot Browns {{about half way down the page}}

4.) Mint Julep  

& for those who want a liquor free one

Mock Mint Julep

5.) Melon Mint Julep Slush

 {{Dessert & Decor}}

6.) Bourbon Balls

7.) Mint Julep Cupcakes

8.) Derby Pie

9.) Mint Julep Cups

10.) Flower Hat

11.) Rose centerpiece {{with RED & Pink roses}}

HOPE Everyone has a FABULOUS Derby Day!

♥

theChicGirls

Happy Birthday

Mister Clooney!

Today marks the BIG five-0 for the Bachelor!




♥
theChicGirls

MARGARITA Day

{{Cinco de Mayo}}

Planning a party for Cinco?

Here are some ideas & recipes for one  Fabulous Fiesta!

{{MARGARITA Madness: ALL things MARGARITA}} 

{{the CLASSIC Margarita, with salt}}

{{the Melon Margarita (frozen)}}

{{the Strawberry Margarita (frozen)}}

{{MARGARITA PopCorn}}

(http://www.popcornpapa.com)

{{MARGARITA CupCakes}}

{{the MENU}}

1.) Mango Salsa

2.) Tequila Chicken Quesadillas

3.) Chicken Flautus with Black Beans

4.) Skillet Tostadas

5.) Tequila Lime Shrimp

6.) Steak Fajitas with Peppers

7.) Avocado-Feta Salsa

8.) Barbecue Quesadillas

{{RECIPES}}

1.) Mango Salsa

2.) Tequila Chicken Quesadillas

3.) Chicken Flautas with Black Beans

4.) Skillet Tostadas

5.) Tequila Lime Shrimp {{skewers}}

6.) Steak Fajitas with Peppers

7.) Avocado Feta Salsa

8.)Barbeque Quesadillas 

{{Cute Serving Ideas}}

{{ 7 Layer Dip}}

Serve your Guacamole or Salsa in Margarita Glasses

& now the best for last...

this is my FAVORITE one

{{Lime Monogram Tags}}

{{The DECOR}}

CHEERS!

♥

theChicGirls

it's DERBY Week

 

roses, bourbon, & mint...it must be Derby time!

 

 

 

We here at {{Chic}} are not from Kentucky, 

but we are Southern girls and love any excuse to get all dressed up...

and I personally LOVE all the women in their hats and heels!

 

So while doing some research for party ideas, I learned a few things about this American institution. 

First, the locals don’t call it “the Kentucky Derby” but rather Derby or Derby Week. 

Secondly, it’s a holiday in Louisville, 

to the point where complete strangers wish each other “Happy Derby!” the day of the race. 

Lastly, "the Derby" refers to only one of many races held that day. 

This is probably obvious to those who follow horse racing, 

but then, I’ve always been the sort who is more interested in the fashion then the horsies! 

I’m more about the social events surrounding the event rather than the contest itself.

{{when it comes to this sport, but whenever it's College Football- that's a different story!}}

Happily, the Derby presents social opportunities even if you’re not in Louisville.  

 

SO if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs yourself, 

this is SUCH a fun excuse to get together and throw a party at home!

{{party décor ideas coming soon!}}

♥

theChicGirls

*SHOES-day* Tuesday ♥

Canon 140
Christian Louboutin




♥
theChicGirls

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

Jon Bon Jovi!

The Chic Girls LOVE you

& 

we can't wait to see you when you are here in Orlando!

okay & now for the best part of this post...

♥

theChicGirls

WINES-day Wednesday

HAPPY WINES-day!

Love Wine?

and 

Make Up?

Yes & Yes?

Well you are about to be one happy girl...

                                                          

Lush Flush Lip & Cheek Stain

Made from crushed grapes 

the Red Wine Extract formula is loaded with anti-oxidants 

to help protect skin from environmental pollutants and free radicals.

 

 

http://www.sephora.com

♥
theChicGirls

*SHOES-day* Tuesday

in honor of it being 'Margarita' Day...

Giambattista Valli




♥
theChicGirls

Tequila, Salt, & Lime ♥

Happy  MARGARITA day!

CHEERS!

♥

theChicGirls

HAPPY

DRINK WINE day!

CHEERS!

♥

theChicGirls

POP Your Cork...

 It's Almost "Drink Wine Day"!

 Yes, it's really a holiday. 

This is a public service announcement: 

You might not know that this Friday, February 18th  is "Drink Wine Day," 

but we're here to remedy that.

In what might be our new favorite holiday!

(with CHOCOLATE cake day a very close second)

 there are only two shopping days left until "Drink Wine Day!"

SHOES-day Tuesday

by Adi Rose


with LOVE still in the air from yesterday...
today's shoe pick was inspired from Valentines day!

♥


in LOVE with these little booties?
well you don't have to go far for them...
these are available at TARGET!
ohh I just LOVE that store!

http://www.target.com/Glaze-Adi-Rose-Platform-Bootie

{{$40.00}}



♥
theChicGirls

Wine, Wine, Wine! ♥

Looks like this week is "wine week"...

in addition to 'WINES-day Wednesday'

Friday is National DRINK WINE day!

so stock up and get ready to pop those corks!

♥

theChicGirls

PIZZA for...

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & OR DINNER!

Why, you ask?

because it's National Pizza Pie day!

so go ahead and order your favorite pizza... today it's encouraged!

AND 

you know what goes great with pizza?? 

WINE!

 

what's your favorite pizza &/or favorite pizza place?

I LOVE ...

*Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Mellow Mushroon

*Sundried Tomatoes with Feta Slice 

(yes just ONE slice is all I can eat- & if you've ever been there you know why) 

from Lazy Moon

*Bianca Pizza from Giovanni's

                            

OKAY I'm definitely craving pizza NOW!

♥

theChicGirls

*SHOES-day* Tuesday

"Fifi"

by Steve Madden

LOVE them!

Love the pink, Love the tulle, Love the heel!

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

♥

TheChicGirls

FASHION Friday!

Biggest Wedding Dress Trends in 2011

these dresses are stepping away from traditional elements

and are entering more modern times.

 head-to-to dimension, & three-dimensional floral appliques

layers of lace, beads, and embroidered flowers

 ((designers are piling on the beading, lace, embroidery, and appliques))

pearls

sequins

corset bodices

dots

it's SOUP day!

HAPPY National Homemade SOUP day!

French Onion Soup

*1 stick of butter
*5 medium onions
*1 cup (BIG cup) of Chardonnay 

((& while it's out pour yourself some!))

*4 cups of low sodium chicken broth
*4 cups of beef broth
*2 cloves of minced garlic

*3-4 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
*1 loaf of French Bread

*Gruyere Cheese Block
*3 Sprigs of Thyme

Preheat oven 400 degrees

Cut onions in half and then cut in thin slices (not too thin but thin)

Melt butter in soup pot or dutch over on medium/high heat. 

Add onions and toss in butter and cook for 20 min.

Place soup pot into oven and crack the lid so the onions can brown.

Cook for 30 min and then stir onions. 

Then cook for another 30 min. If the onions are not a nice shade of light brown/brown cook longer.

When onions are done, place back on stove on medium heat and cook for about 4 min.

Then add the glass of wine(turn off heat before and then turn back on) Cook the wine until it reduces(about 5 min)

Next, add both broths. Then add the dashes of Worcestershire and minced garlic. 

Add the springs of Thyme. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer.

Simmer for 30-45 min. Remove the Thyme after done simmering.

When the soup is about done ...

Butter the ¾ inch slices of frech bread and broil on low for 3-4 min and then broil on high for 1-2 min.

If you do not have ramekins, add the shredded gruyere right before the bread is done in the over and melt.

If you have ramekins, place the crispy French bread slice in the soup and cover with the cheese and place in the oven to melt.

Thursday Purseday

Valentino

♥

the Chic Girls

*SHOES-day* Tuesday!

I came across this stunning mesh bootie online. 

This gorgeous shoe immediately got my attention!

What I love, especially, about this boot is the lacey look of the body, with florals and mesh, and then the BIG satin bow on the top. 

Not to mention, it comes in pink and black and is a peep-toe, so it’s perfect with tights!

If you are in the market for a serious statement pair of footwear, 

look no further than these Badgley Mischka masterpieces. 

 $200, they won’t set you back an arm and a leg...

Just an arm, but that's why you have two of them!

They can be found at Nordstrom.

♥

theChicGirls